Physical Therapist - Inpatient OBC PRN

MetroHealth Nurse-Family Partnership; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role involves conducting physical assessments and rehabilitation procedures while upholding the organization's mission and values. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and hold licensure in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Holds a Physical Therapist licensure in Ohio.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients through physical assessments and rehabilitation procedures.
• Works with patients from neonates to geriatric population.

Skills

Physical Therapy

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Post-graduate certificate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location:

MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus

Biweekly Hours:

8.00

Shift:

2 weekend shifts per month; 2 holidays per year

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help, and other services. The system strives to become as effective at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients through physical assessments and therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures (with or without assistive devices) to prevent, correct, or alleviate disabilities. Patients may include neonates through the geriatric population. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or post-graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited school
• Holds a Physical Therapist licensure in Ohio
• Current BLS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to travel to satellite locations

Preferred: Membership in the APTA

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk unassisted and maintain balance to support patients during ambulation and gait training
• Ability to lift and reach arms sufficiently to assist with exercises
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity for palpation and pulse monitoring
• Visual acuity to observe gross movements and gait
• Clear speech to instruct patients and families
• Ability to hear and understand patient descriptions and responses

Frequently (25-75% of the time): standing, sitting (with or without support), walking, reaching, crouching, balancing, lifting 5-25 pounds, carrying 5-10 pounds, pushing up to 75 pounds.

Occasionally (5-25% of the time): stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24-50 pounds, carrying 10-25 pounds, operating power tools and machinery.